Senior C++ Engineers , APAC , Global HFT

IO Tech Solutions Limited; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IO Tech Solutions Limited is seeking elite C++ engineers to own market data ingestion and ultra-low-latency execution (APAC). You will design greenfield systems, optimize exchanges connectivity (HKEX, SGX, JPX, ASX), and work directly with quants and traders on the trading desk to drive PnL.

The role emphasizes high agency, ownership of entire data-to-execution pipelines, and collaboration with Tier 1/Tier 2 desks. Relocation support is available for Hong Kong or Shanghai-based candidates.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on C++ development in high-frequency trading or related field.
• Asset class experience in APAC execution trading (stocks, ETFs, futures) preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to APAC (Hong Kong or Shanghai) or work with relocation support.

Responsabilités

• Design and build low-latency market data feed handlers and execution gateways from scratch.
• Manage high-performance connectivity for APAC exchanges (HKEX, SGX, JPX, ASX).
• Collaborate directly with traders and quants to translate requirements into fast, reliable systems.
• Tune performance using modern C++ (C++17/20), lock-free structures, and kernel bypass networking.
• Own production systems in a live trading environment with strict deadlines.

Outils

C++

DPDK

VMA

NUMA

Description du poste

C++ Software Engineer (Market Data & Execution) – APAC

Location: Hong Kong / Shanghai (Relocation support available)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Highly competitive (Base + Performance)

About the Client

Our client is a premier global proprietary trading firm and active market maker, operating at the highest tier of high-frequency and systematic trading. They are currently making a massive, greenfield investment to scale their APAC trading architecture.

This is a highly confidential search. Client details will be disclosed to qualified candidates upon initial screening.

The Opportunity

We are seeking elite, high-agency C++ engineers to take direct ownership of market data ingestion and ultra-low-latency execution platforms. This is not a maintenance or back‑office role. You will work directly alongside the trading desks to build systems that drive PnL.

We are looking for two specific profiles:

• The Market Specialist: An engineer who doesn't just build connectivity for maintenance, but deeply owns, optimizes, and exploits quirky exchange features and protocol micro-syntax for low‑latency advantages.
• The Front Office Generalist: A high-agency engineer who thrives sitting directly on the trading desk, collaborating with Tier 1/Tier 2 execution traders to drive business outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Greenfield Development: Design and build next‑generation low‑latency market data feed handlers and order execution gateways from scratch.
• APAC Market Connectivity: Manage high‑performance connectivity for APAC exchanges (HKEX, SGX, JPX, ASX, etc.), including protocol parsing, multicast sequencing, and order book reconstruction.
• Direct Desk Collaboration: Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with quants and traders to understand market microstructure and translate business needs into rapid technical solutions.
• Performance Tuning: Push the limits of modern C++ (C++17/20), using lock‑free data structures, kernel bypass networking (VMA/DPDK), NUMA awareness, and CPU pinning to eliminate microseconds of latency.
• Production Ownership: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems in a live production environment under strict exchange deadlines.

The Hard Requirements (Strict Filters)

To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

• Firm Type: You must currently (or recently) work at a Tier 1/2 Prop Shop, Top HFT firm, or a smaller proprietary shop with active high‑frequency/execution trading.
  • Note: We cannot consider candidates from Investment Banks, Platform Providers, Commercial Vendors, or pure Mid‑Frequency (MFT) / Back‑Office HFT roles.
• Experience: 6 + years of hands‑on C++ development. (We are not considering junior candidates <6 years, nor overly senior/legacy candidates who are removed from day‑to‑day hands‑on coding).
• Asset Class: Execution trading experience in APAC Single Stocks, ETFs, or Futures. Alternatively, we will consider candidates with execution experience across 2 asset classes (e.g., Crypto + FI, FX + FI) who are eager to adapt.
• Location: Open to Hong Kong or Shanghai. We are also fully open to candidates in US/EU markets with high ownership and desk‑facing experience who are willing to relocate to APAC.

Why This Role?

• True Greenfield: Join at an inflection point. Build rapid, build‑to‑market systems without legacy friction.
• Broad Scope: No rigid silos. Expand your scope from pure connectivity into pricing, strategies, and execution.
• Flat Culture: Led by an active, hands‑on IC manager. A collaborative, highly technical desk culture where high agency is rewarded.